Pictures Of Cape Reinga New Zealand

Photo gallery of Cape Reinga, a tourist attraction on the north island of New Zealand, photographed by professional photographer Rolf Hicker. (There are 27 photos in this photo gallery.)

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Cape Reinga (Te Reinga or Te Rerenga Wairua in Maori) is best known as a tourist destination for its famous lighthouse as well as for the meeting of the Pacific Ocean and Tasman Sea.

Situated at the north west tip of the North Island, Cape Reinga is often mistaken as the northern most point of New Zealand, however the the Surville Cliffs on North Cape are further north.

Cape Reinga draws tourists from around the globe in numbers of approximately 120,000 per year. In 2010 the final 19km stretch of State Highway 1 leading to the Cape was paved. Part of the journey to or from the Cape can be driven along Ninety Mile Beach (which is actually 88 kilometres long), though this is not recommended unless visitors have suitable vehicles - cars are typically not insured if driven along Ninety Mile Beach. Beware of quick sand!!

The meeting between the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean can be a very impressive view from the Cape Reinga Lighthouse, especially in high winds and strong tides. ...More information below photos...